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A rare Greenland shark found in Ireland gave scientists new clues about how it lives for centuriesGreenland shark lifespan explained: A rare Greenland shark washed ashore on Ireland's west coast in April 2026. Researchers estimated the s...- A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study revealsNew research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tu...
- In 2003, NASA sent tiny worms aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. After the disaster, scientists discovered that an aluminium container had helped them survive the deadly impactWhen Space Shuttle Columbiabroke apart on February 1, 2003, all seven astronauts lost their lives. Yet one NASA experiment survived. Tiny C...
- A world-ending asteroid, a nuclear bomb and one risky mission: Scientists explain their emergency plan to save Earth but there is a catchScientists have outlined a new strategy that could one day help protect Earth from one of the most devastating threats imaginable. The prop...
- In 2005, trees in Georgia revealed hurricane secrets that had been hidden for more than two centuriesIn Georgia, pine trees serve as living archives of historical hurricane activity, revealing data spanning more than 200 years. Innovative r...
- In 2016, Barack Obama's name ended up on a newly discovered parasite, but it was an honor, and scientists had this to sayBaracktrema obamai - the unusual name may attract attention, but its evolutionary significance is what makes the discovery truly fascinatin...
- What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades agoFor years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A land...
- In 2023, multiple deep-sea submersible trips found surprising samples, now a study traces ancient graveyard in Indian oceanWhale Graveyard: Why did so many whales die here? Maybe they were already living in the area and died of natural causes. A few could have p...
- Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brainDiabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct br...
- In 2005, scientists revealed how ships helped Moon Jellyfish conquer the world's seas and threaten ecosystems around the planetScientists have reported a concerning invasion of alien moon jellyfish across various marine ecosystems. These jellyfish hitch rides on shi...
- How did Mount Everest become the highest peak? In 2006, scientists found a big clue to how some of Earth's tallest mountains formedMount Everest keeps rising. How did it become Earth's highest peak? We know India slammed into Asia millions of years ago. Tectonic plates ...
- 200 years ago one of Earth's oldest plant chemicals was isolated but researchers now find ways to make new potential medicines with two poisonous flowersScientists have uncovered how two famously poisonous plants produce complex chemicals that could one day contribute to new medicines. Resea...
- Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
- Solar Eclipse 2026: NASA has a bold plan to unlock the Sun's secretsNASA will launch a scientific campaign during the August 12 solar eclipse. A high-altitude aircraft will study the Sun's corona for extende...
- In 2007, a tiny ghost-white beetle revealed the secret to the world's brightest white paintNature's whitest white beetle is giving scientists a new way to rethink modern materials. The tiny Cyphochilus beetle creates an intensely ...
- Jurassic Sharks on Shark Week 2026: When and where to watch the prehistoric special in the US and UK without a cable subscriptionJurassic Sharks Sharks Week: Shark Week 2026 is taking viewers back to the age of prehistoric predators with "Jurassic Sharks." 'Shark Week...
- In 1966, the U.S. Army drilled through 1.4 km of Greenland ice; decades later, forgotten soil from the core revealed preserved leaves and twigsA forgotten Greenland soil sample from 1966 revealed ancient plant remains. This discovery showed the area was once ice-free and vegetated....
- The US Army built a nuclear-powered city inside the Greenland ice sheet as cover for a plan to run 600 missiles through 4,000 km of tunnels beneath it; Denmark found out in 1997Camp Century was an underground base in Greenland powered by a nuclear reactor. This base concealed Project Iceworm, a secret plan for 600 ...
- Contender, largest male great white shark ever recorded in Western North Atlantic resurfaces near North Carolina’s Outer BanksA large male great white shark named Contender was detected near North Carolina's Outer Banks. This shark is being tracked by OCEARCH to un...
- Greenland's gravity is weakening and here is the 30 million tonnes reasonGreenland is losing an estimated thirty million tonnes of floating ice hourly. This rapid melting, driven by climate change, accelerates gl...
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